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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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